PECO withdraws requests for electric and gas rate increases
PECO's requested rate increases, if approved, would have spiked electric and gas bills for the average customer by $34.
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PECO's requested rate increases, if approved, would have spiked electric and gas bills for the average customer by $34.
PECO said it is withdrawing its request for a rate hike with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, saying that after talks with Gov. Josh Shapiro they are going to prioritize affordability. The increase, if it took effect, would have raised the average household's electric bill by $20 a month.
The union, IBEW Local 614, wants to return to the table on April 19 but said talks can start earlier.
More than 1,000 PECO workers won't be walking off the job Wednesday after their contract expired. It marks the first time IBEW Local 614 will be without a contract.
PECO utility filed requests with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission seeking approval to boost rates as part of a long-term plan to upgrade infrastructure and improve reliability.
Members of IBEW Local 614 say they're seeking higher wages, improved health benefits and the restoration of pensions.
The current contract between PECO and IBEW Local 614 expires at midnight, and the union says it's fighting for higher wages, better health benefits and the restoration of pensions. Josh Sanders reports.
Many families in Delaware County are feeling the pressure of rising heating bills as they try to stay warm this winter.
PECO and police are on the scene of a crash and possible power outage on Chester Pike in Norwood, Delaware County. Josh Sidorowicz is at our Pulse Desk with the latest information and visuals from Chopper 3.
Tuesday marks two weeks since the deadly explosion at a Bristol, Pennsylvania nursing home, and a third person has recently died from injuries connected to the blast. Now a lawsuit is alleging PECO and Bristol had knowledge of a gas leak prior to the explosion. Brandon Goldner has the latest.
A PECO worker was among the people injured in the explosion at the Bristol nursing home two days before Christmas.
PECO's in-home energy assessment program offers a personalized evaluation of how a home uses and loses energy.
With winter fast approaching and energy prices continuing to rise, many Philadelphia families are bracing for steep utility bills. But a local program from PECO is offering some relief.
After a story about PECO customers who hadn't received bills for months, the company says it's making progress on the issue.
PECO has announced a $10 million Customer Assistance Fund to help customers struggling to pay their electric bills across southeastern Pennsylvania. The initiative is funded by Exelon, the utility’s parent company. Beginning Aug. 4, the new program will offer one-time, $500 grants to qualifying households.
CBS News Philadelphia is in your corner to help you keep your energy bill from soaring along with the temperatures during this heat wave.
Close to 200 people in Haverford Township are still without power. Residents who've gotten their power back said they're lending a helping hand in any way they can to their fellow neighbors who are still without power. PECO told CBS News Philadelphia that they don't think they'll be able to restore power to the neighborhood until late Monday night.
The severe weather threat in the Philadelphia region is over, but the storms knocked out power for thousands in the Delaware Valley on Thursday night.
After over 220,000 customers were out of power Thursday night, about 50,000 PECO customers remained in the dark Saturday morning after the utility said it may multiple days before electricity is fully restored.
After over 200,000 customers lost power Thursday night, PECO crews are out across southeastern Pennsylvania working to get power restored. Spokesperson Tom Brubaker told Wakisha Bailey the utility will be working 24/7 getting electricity back for customers.
Several trees were knocked down in the Philadelphia region on Thursday night as strong storms rocked the Delaware Valley.
With summer just around the corner and temperatures feeling like 100 next week, staying cool can be a challenge. Especially when you don’t have air conditioning. Some people in our area are getting some much-needed help. Madeleine Wright reports the effort to provide seniors relief from the heat.
Thousands of PECO customers have experienced glitches involving incorrect statements or going months without receiving a bill.
Thousands of PECO customers have experienced bizarre billing glitches since last fall, resulting in some receiving shocking statements or going months without receiving a bill. Josh Sidorowicz is In Your Corner and getting to the bottom of it.
A portion of I-95 that stretches from Northeast Philadelphia to Bucks County was closed for hours on Easter Sunday as crews worked to repair a damaged 4-inch high-pressure natural gas main, PECO said on Monday. According to PECO, the damage appears to be a "purposeful attempt to cut" the gas pipe.
Puck drop in Game 1 of the series is set for 8 p.m. at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh.
Saturday will be a better day to be outside, although some places closer to the shore will be a bit chilly under cloud cover.
Drexel Hill Little League players honored the great Jackie Robinson, the man who changed the game of baseball as we know it today.
Austin Riley hit a three-run homer in the second inning and a solo shot in the ninth as the Braves rout the Phillies Friday night.
A man died after being rescued from Devil's Pool along the Wissahickon Creek in Philadelphia Friday afternoon, police said.
Puck drop in Game 1 of the series is set for 8 p.m. at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh.
Police said a driver ran a red light and then hit another vehicle, killing that driver and a dog at 48th and Walnut streets in Philadelphia.
Saturday will be a better day to be outside, although some places closer to the shore will be a bit chilly under cloud cover.
Drexel Hill Little League players honored the great Jackie Robinson, the man who changed the game of baseball as we know it today.
The Flyers and Penguins renew the Battle of Pennsylvania in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Here's the first-round series schedule.
Drexel Hill Little League players honored the great Jackie Robinson, the man who changed the game of baseball as we know it today.
A man died after being rescued from Devil's Pool along the Wissahickon Creek in Philadelphia Friday afternoon, police said.
Central High School rower Cypress Kaulbach overcame doubts about her size to enjoy a collegiate career at the University of Pennsylvania.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Cynthia Robinson and Frank Walton Sr. were charged with the murder of their son in November 2025 in Chester, Pennsylvania.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Penguin Cleaners has temporarily renamed itself to Flyers Cleaners for the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
A tractor-trailer crashed into an overpass on Route 295 in Marlton, New Jersey, causing traffic to back up.
Officials in Wildwood, New Jersey, are moving to close the boardwalk between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m.
Police are investigating a shooting outside a Cherry Hill strip mall, where a 61-year-old man was injured.
One person was hospitalized after a person driving an SUV in Wilmington struck three houses and caused a natural gas leak in a crash Thursday afternoon.
Two people were found dead inside an apartment building in Wilmington, across the street from Tilton Park Thursday, sources said.
Thousands of individually packaged bags of fentanyl were found in the woods in New Castle County, Delaware, police said.
Months after a propane explosion, Refuge Nation Church in Bear, Delaware, will welcome members back this weekend.
A 17-year-old girl was taken to the hospital after she was shot on North Walnut Street in Wilmington, police said.
Transplant patients participated in a Donor Dash at Penn Medicine to celebrate donors and their families.
Ordinary Philadelphians are stepping into the ring not for a title but to take on cancer in the fourth annual Liberty Bell Brawl.
An exhibit called Revolutionary Botany at the Mütter Museum explores the origins of the American pharmacy and Philly's role.
The Be Still Foundation is hosting a nationwide pickleball tournament during National Parkinson's Awareness Month.
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
Police said a driver ran a red light and then hit another vehicle, killing that driver and a dog at 48th and Walnut streets in Philadelphia.
A tractor-trailer crashed into an overpass on Route 295 in Marlton, New Jersey, causing traffic to back up.
The westbound lanes of Interstate 76 were temporarily blocked in Philadelphia on Tuesday morning after a dump truck caught fire.
SEPTA said a person was struck at the Girard Avenue B line station on Wednesday morning, leading to service disruptions.
Residents along Germantown Avenue in Philadelphia say speeding cars in the area have been a consistent problem.
Puck drop in Game 1 of the series is set for 8 p.m. at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh.
Austin Riley hit a three-run homer in the second inning and a solo shot in the ninth as the Braves rout the Phillies Friday night.
Central High School rower Cypress Kaulbach overcame doubts about her size to enjoy a collegiate career at the University of Pennsylvania.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
The University of Notre Dame and Villanova will kick off both their men's and women's 2026-2027 basketball seasons with an international game in Rome.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Monster Jam is getting ready to take over Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field this weekend.
The city of Chester is honoring Grammy Award-winning R&B artist Avery*Sunshine during an emotional homecoming ceremony.
Artists like Lady A, Nelly, The Avett Brothers and Third Eye Blind will headline a free concert series throughout Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia's Southeast Asian Market is back for 2026, opening April 4 and returning nearly every weekend through the end of October.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Glenside, Pennsylvania, record shop Vinyl Chickie is selling pieces of late radio legend Pierre Robert's personal vinyl collection. Our Ray Strickland spoke to one man who camped out over 12 hours ahead of time to make sure he was able to get something.
We'll have a mild Saturday with temperatures in the 60s and nearing 70 in spots, though it's a little cooler at the Jersey Shore. Clouds build Saturday night before rain arrives overnight, and sticks around through a good chunk of the day on Sunday. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Tammie Souza reports.
Cpl. Matthew Snook's name will be engraved on the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C. ahead of a vigil next month.
Less than a day after reopening, the Strait of Hormuz — a crucial waterway for oil exports out of the Persian Gulf — has once again been closed by Iran. CBS News' Shawna Mizelle reports.
You may need a light jacket if heading out. Otherwise 60s and 70s, dry weather until the evening when our next weather maker arrives. Bill Kelly has the forecast.